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Posted by rhartman on May 31st, 2007 in Mexico

You don’t have to live in Mexico for a long time to learn about their favorite sport - soccer! All major cities have a soccer team, and almost every person has a favorite team.
Last week was a big soccer week here. On Wednesday, seminary students gathered at our house to have a grillout and watch […]

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Posted by Kevin Stellick on May 29th, 2007 in Taiwan

Summer is here and that means it is HOT and by 8am it is 80+ degrees. Sarah and I try to get out for early morning (5:45am) bikes rides a few times a week. This morning we took a little video and here it is!

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Posted by Kevin Stellick on May 29th, 2007 in Taiwan

As I was preparing to take a video clip of Sarah along the rice path, a farmer stepped into view and pulled debris from the irrigation channel to release the water. Each morning when they want to water the vegi patches they have along the water ditch, they […]

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Posted by Kevin Stellick on May 28th, 2007 in Taiwan

Here is a clip of one of our favorite restaurants in Taichung. For 20 USD a family of five can eat tepenyaki style crab, shrimp, mushrooms, cod, bean sprouts, cabbage and all the tea you can drink. We really like it and most of those who have gone with us […]

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Posted by rhartman on May 26th, 2007 in Mexico

I took this picture of our daughter when she was three weeks old, partly to show how little she was and partly to remember how she liked to be cradled on my husband’s arm.
Now, at three months, she still wakes up in the morning and looks at us expectantly, waiting for someone to pick her […]

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Posted by rhartman on May 22nd, 2007 in Mexico

Studying to be a pastor presents great challenges, as well as wonderful blessings. I recently spoke with Jorge Briones, the newest student in the Mexican Lutheran Seminary. He began studying in January of this year. Here’s some more information about Jorge and his studies.
Jorge Briones entered the Mexican Lutheran Seminary in Torreon in January 2007. […]

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Posted by Kevin Stellick on May 19th, 2007 in Taiwan

For years we have wanted to find a ‘Tumbling Class’ OR ‘Gymnastics Class’ for Katrina. She is so coordinated and athletic that we felt she would really enjoy trying some classes like these. She decided not to continue her Taikwondo class this semester and instead was able to […]

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Posted by Kevin Stellick on May 19th, 2007 in Taiwan

Mainland China has over the years made various threats that they would take Taiwan by force to bring it back under their control. To combat this possibility Taiwan is continually beefing up its preparedness. This past week at 5:30am, without prior warning, the Air-raid sirens in Taichung went off! What is happening? […]

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Posted by rhartman on May 18th, 2007 in Mexico

Pictured above: The new mission “Cordero de Dios” in Pachuca - English classes and worship services are held in this building.

Pictured above: The street in Pachuca where the new mission is located.
Last Sunday, May 13, the first worship service was held at the new mission “Cordero de Dios” (Lamb of God). This service was […]

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Posted by rhartman on May 15th, 2007 in Mexico

Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10th in Mexico. It is a big event - mothers get taken out to eat, serenaded, showered with gifts, etc.
At the congregation Jesus Pan de Vida (Jesus Bread of Life) a special get together was held last Sunday in honor of Mother’s Day. Three young men played songs on […]

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Posted by rhartman on May 12th, 2007 in Mexico

Did you know Mother’s Day in Mexico is May 10? This holiday is widely celebrated throughout the country. Here are some more fun facts about Mexico:

· Soccer is the most popular sport in Mexico.
· Mexico introduced chocolate to the world.

· Mexico is the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world.

· Besides Spanish, over 60 other […]

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Posted by rhartman on May 11th, 2007 in Mexico

During our years in Mexico, we’ve enjoyed learning about the country, its history, people, and geography. Below you’ll find some basic information that I’ve gathered about Mexico.
Population – 107,449,530 (2006 estimate)
Capital – Mexico City
Number of States – 31 States and 1 Federal District
Religious AffiliationsRoman Catholic – 89%Protestant – 3%Nonreligious – 3%Other – 3%
Literacy rate – […]

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